Villages for the week of May 19

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Published 7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2005

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SPRING LIONS DAY AT SPLASH TOWN

Saturday, June 25 is Spring Lions Day at Splash Town. All lions are invited to a pool party with the Pride. Come out and ride Splash Town's newest attraction - The Tornado. Lions will have a special section of the park reserved just for them. There will be free drawings for prizes. You can show your pride by purchasing "Chill'n with the Pride" T-shirts. Tickets are $18 and can be bought only through Project Prom by calling 281-355-1703 or ProjectProm@houston.rr.com Tickets must be ordered by June 15. When calling, be sure to ask about T-shirt prices and the price for a discount season pass upgrade.

SNAP

The Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) will provide free spaying and neutering, rabies vaccinations (only for dogs and cats spayed or neutered that day) and Houston city licenses for animals belonging to qualifying low income dog and cat guardians at the PetsMart at 104 FM 1960 and I-45 on May 18. This free service is provided for those who qualify. The SNAP mobile clinic arrives on site at 8 a.m. Clients are serviced on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive by 6 a.m. or earlier. All dogs and cats should be retrained by leash or in a carrier and should not have food or water after 10 p.m. the night before surgery. For more information, call 713-522-2337.

SPRING DEMOCRATS

The Spring Democrats are sponsoring a public appearance by Murvin Auzenne of Democracy for America on Thursday. May 19 at the Denny's on I-45 at Cypresswood/Holzwarth. Murvin will be hosting a program entitled "Framing and Civil Conversations" inspired by George Lakoff's "Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate." Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

HOME SCHOOLING

Interested in learning about home schooling? There is a free, informational meeting for new or prospective home schooling families on May 19, from 7-9 p.m. at the Barbara Bush branch of the Harris County Public Library - Earl Elliott Room. No childcare will be provided. Sponsored by the state home school organization of Texas, the Texas Home School Coalition. For more information, call 832-249-6765, or contact THSC at 806-744-4441. Visit www.thsc.org

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Times of Refreshing Ministries will host a Women's Conference, "Pressing Toward the Mark," on May 20-21 at the Hyatt Hotel Intercontinental on JFK Blvd. at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Julia Carter-Coleman (wife of former Oiler Ronnie Coleman) is the main speaker for both Friday and Saturday nights. To register, contact 281-354-6702 or 281-852-3264.

DAY CAMP

Lifeworx Christian Center would like to invite Children ages 5-12 years to their Free Kids Day Camp on June 13 - 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include crafts, games and a splash day with a giant water slide and much more. LCC is located at 23300 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. For more information or to pre-enroll your child please call 281-821-7600.

Ongoing Events

M.E.N.D.

M.E.N.D. is Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death, a national nonprofit organization. The purpose of the group is to reach out to Houston families who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death and offer a way to share experiences and information. The group meets the third Thursday of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the South Montgomery County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Road in The Woodlands. For more information contact Jaimie Crump at 281-374-8252, jaimie@mend.org or www.mend.org

BARBARA BUSH LIBRARY

A ceramic exhibit, raku and high fire, (30 pieces) will be on display in the lobby of the Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, through June 1. Library hours are Monday, 1-9 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Visit www.malucasart.com for more information about this exhibit.

YMCA CAMP PINE TREE

YMCA Camp Pine Tree is currently accepting registrations for its summer overnight camping program. Geared for first-time campers, YMCA Camp Pine Tree specializes in introducing young children (age 5-11) to the magic of sleep-away camp. Children enjoy many activities throughout the week including horseback riding, archery, arts 'n crafts, nature, climbing wall, canoeing, fishing, hiking, sports and swimming. Three-night sessions are $250 and five-night sessions are $383. A $100 deposit will hold your place. Call 281-353-6229 for a registration brochure or visit www.ymcacamppinetree.org

COUNSELORS NEEDED

YMCA Camp Pine Tree is still accepting application from excellent role models for its summer overnight camping program. Male and female counselors are needed to work with children ages 6-10 and help lead activities. Male applicants are most strongly needed. The camp will provide all training and certifications. Candidates must have completed their first year in college and be planning to attend college in the fall. Position begins May 21 and ends Aug. 6. Staff will live on-sight with campers in cabins. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Pay is $150 per week plus housing and meals. Volunteer counselor positions for 15 to 18-year-olds are available to work for one week. For more information on positions, you may contact Holly Houston, camp director at 281-353-6229 or e-mail hollyjh@ymcahouston.org, or visit www.ymcacamppinetree.org

AARP

AARP Spring Chapter 4861 meets on the last Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Spring Baptist Church, 1027 Spring Cypress, east of I-45. Everyone over 50 is invited to join our group for information, inspiration, and social activities.

BALLROOM DANCING

Learn ballroom dancing. Classes are held every Sunday from 7-8 p.m. Learn to waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, merenge, rumba, east coast swing, country western, and salsa. There is a social dance party from 8-9 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge per person (First time men are free). For more information and directions, call 713-805-4466. The classes will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

SINGLE ADOPTIVE MOMS

If you have adopted, are in the process of, or are considering international adoption as a single parent, join Single Adoptive Moms. The group will meet monthly for fun and support. For more information, call 281-225-4647 or e-mail HoustonSAMs-owner@yahoogroups.com

PC USERS GROUP

The 1960 PC Users Group has several meetings each month. The general meeting is the first Thursday and special interest groups (SIGs) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The group meets at Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center at 6823 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. All meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. For further information visit www.1960pcug.org

HOUSTON-NORTH CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB

The Houston-North Christian Women's Club monthly luncheon is held on the second Thursday of each month from 12-1:30 p.m. at Wyndehaven Terrace at 12716 Cutten Road in Houston, just south of FM 1960. The cost is $12 and childcare is provided. Each month there is a speaker, special feature and/or singer. In December, Sandy Scott, commercial artist will speak and Evelyn Trammell, award winning local singing artist is will sing. Ginny Lenahan will share how Rudolph came into existence. For more information, call Lisa at 281-357-1561.

BALWIN BOETTCHER LIBRARY FRIENDS

The Baldwin Boettcher Library Friends are in need and gratefully accept donations of gently used books for resale in the library foyer. The proceeds of the book recycling sales help to fund the library's programs. The library is located at 22248 Aldine-Westfield Road, 281-821-1320. Donations receipts for income tax purposes are available at the library for your records.